Puttamada v. Enayath Pasha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka partly allowed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, enhancing the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for injuries sustained in a road accident. The court increased the awards for pain and suffering (from Rs.10,000 to Rs.60,000), loss of amenities (from Rs.10,000 to Rs.50,000), and loss of income during laid-up period (from Rs.28,000 to Rs.42,000), resulting in a total enhancement of Rs.1,04,000 with interest at 6% per annum. The insurer was directed to deposit the enhanced amount within six weeks.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.1,04,000 with interest at 6% per annum from date of petition till realization; insurer to deposit amount within six weeks; no interest for 617-day delay in filing appeal.